Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy, LLC is seeking an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician in Council Bluffs, IA. The role involves installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic and mechanical systems, along with on-call responsibilities. Candidates should have relevant experience, knowledge of safety regulations, and the ability to use various tools and equipment. A High School Diploma and a technical certification are required, along with physical capability to handle demanding tasks.
Summary

Under general supervision, perform highly skilled work in the installation, programming, maintenance and repair of electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, mechanical and other monitoring, recording and instrumentation devices and equipment; and perform related work as required. This position will have on-call responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities and Duties
• Installs, programs, inspects, troubleshoots, and adjusts electrical and mechanical equipment, instrumentation, and related information systems.
• Performs tests and maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment; interprets readings and outputs of equipment; ensures proper functioning of equipment.
• Performs basic programming for utilities information systems; programs with ladder logic and relay logic; operates PLCs, RTUs and associated inputs/outputs; operates VFDs; performs telecommunications networking.
• Initiates work orders pertaining to utilities & controls equipment and information systems; ensures work orders are accurate and complete; performs record-keeping functions on CMMS system
• Serves as a liaison to manufacturers, contractors, company personnel and other internal or external parties with respect to controls equipment, instruments, and related systems.
• Ensures compliance with National Electrical Code and other applicable laws, codes, or regulations.
• Able to be on call for emergency issues.
• Represents SIRE with our core focus values.

Requirements

Qualifications
• Knowledge of electronics and instrumentation.
• Have knowledge of and use the required personal protective equipment.
• Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work.
• Use hand and power tools related to the instrumentation trades.
• Ability to use test and calibration equipment to calibrate transmitters and control loops.
• Ability to use mathematics and algebra to scale and calibrate process instrumentation.
• Interpret and/or modify PLC control logic as necessary. Install and calibrate pressure, temperature, flow, and level controls.
• Considerable knowledge of electronic instrumentation, process control and electrical systems.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

Education and Experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Two year certificate or degree as an Electrician Instrumentation Tech or equal experience with electronic, electro-mechanical and pneumatic industrial instrumentation required.
• Work experience & equivalent to 3 years experience in industrial maintenance or related field required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Physical Demands
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50lbs.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to work in outside conditions and adverse weather.
• Walking
• Standing

Working Environment
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is regularly exposed to dusty conditions.
• The employee is regularly exposed to high noise environments.
• The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather in all conditions.
• The employee will regularly be exposed to chemicals used in the process.

Benefits
• Medical Insurance: SIRE covers 100% of the premium for employee-only coverage on two plans.
• Dental Insurance: SIRE covers the full premium for employee-only coverage.
• Vision Insurance: Comprehensive vision coverage available.
• Disability Coverage: Short- and long-term disability premiums fully paid by SIRE.
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid group term life insurance, with voluntary additional coverage available.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Employer matches 100% up to 6% of your contributions.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement: $40/month reimbursement for fitness memberships.
• Bonus Incentive Program: Quarterly and annual bonuses with a generous payout structure.
• Paid Parental Leave: Supporting employees during life's important moments.
• Supplemental Insurance Options: Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans available.
• Paid Time Off: Accruals totaling 3 weeks annually.